Chapter 71 7. Defense preparation

At the beginning of August, after the troops received the mission, they immediately launched various combat preparations.From early August to mid-September, with the active support of a large number of migrant workers, the troops carried out large-scale terrain modification.A criss-cross traffic trench was dug, as well as various command posts, cover facilities, tunnels, bunkers, etc. The second column, which was responsible for the main defensive task, built a defense line of more than 40 miles long, extending from Chadao in the east, Huailai in the west, Xiaosichong in the north, and Shibajia in the south.7 cement forts, 11 composite earth forts, 24 earth forts, 47 stone forts, 3 artillery positions, more than 30 underground blockhouses, and more than 90 Huali traffic ditches were built.

In the construction of fortifications, the soldiers fought day and night, and everyone was not afraid of hardship and tiredness. The soldiers of the 9th company carried rocks down from the mountain, and more than 100 kilograms of stones were pressed on their shoulders. They walked for a distance of one or two miles. The sharp stones like knives cut the soldiers' backs. Blood ran down his spine, staining his trousers and shoes red.Soldiers digging traffic trenches have to work 16 hours a day, and a batch of blood bubbles are not completely broken by hand grinding, and new blood bubbles come out; soldiers who cut wood sometimes only eat two meals a day, and spend the night on the pile of leaves at night; But no one is intimidated by these difficulties. For the victory of the battle, the cadres and soldiers are willing to suffer no matter how tired they are.

At the same time, 4,270 recruits were added; more than 1,600 rounds of various artillery shells; more than 50,000 rounds of various bullets; more than 20,000 hand grenades; more than 2,000 catties of explosives; In order to guarantee combat command, 13 switchboard telephone stations were opened, more than 150 miles of communication trunk lines were erected, more than 340 miles of communication branch lines were set up, and radio communication links were established. In mid-September, the construction of fortifications was gradually completed, and it was transferred to the reinforcement, finishing, and clearing of key areas. On September 16, the first-line positions at Chadao, Xibozi, Yingchengzi, Neiwaipao, and Kangzhuang were fully completed; the second-line positions were Huoshaoyingzi, Nanxinbao, and Qiliqiao; Lai Station and Duanzhuang are the third-line positions.

After the troops completed the task of building the city, they conducted another 7 to 10 days of field training.Each unit carried out tactical and technical training such as positional attack (small counter-shock), actual distance measurement, live ammunition shooting, and the use of landmines in combination with their own tasks.In order to improve the ability to kill the enemy, as soon as the sky was dawn, the Wake-up call woke up the soldiers. The slogans of one, two, three, and four, the sound of bayonets fighting, and the shouts of throwing grenades formed a boiling symphony, piercing the morning. The sky flew in all directions, calling for victory and liberation.

The soldiers practiced crawling forward, their clothes were worn out, their legs were worn out, but their speed was getting faster and faster. The soldiers of the 2nd Company and 3rd Squad told the chiefs, what is hard work, what is tiring, as long as you can defeat the enemy We dare to break through mountains of swords and seas of fire. At the same time, the soldiers also carried out further education on studying the "July 7th Declaration" and implementing the "May 4th Directive".On the eve of the battle, Commander Xiao Ke and Political Commissar Luo Ruiqing of the frontline field command post came to the troops to report on mobilization before the battle.A large number of cadres at all levels went deep into the companies to help the companies prepare for the battle.From materials to weapons, from weapons to fortifications, from fortifications to battle formation, from firepower organization to personnel morale, check and help the troops one by one.The entire army has done a good job in all preparations.The entire position: people are on duty, the bullets are loaded, the sharp arrows are wound, the fighting spirit is high, and the battle begins.